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2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • TUBA 402 - Tuba (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for tuba. Senior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: TUBA 401

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • TUBA 403 - Tuba (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for tuba. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: TUBA 402

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • TUBA 404 - Tuba (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for tuba. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: TUBA 403

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • TUBA 405 - Tuba (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for tuba. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: TUBA 404

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • TUBA 406 - Tuba (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in tuba. Student remains at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: TUBA 405

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • UNIV 101 - Academic Success (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Techniques, methods and skills for achieving success in university programs; study, writing and testing skills, university procedures, curriculum requirements, and expectations following graduation.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for UNIV 101 and BIOL 103.

    Prerequisite: Entering freshmen who have applied for admission.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • VILA 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)

    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    Credit for these courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. They may be repeated once for credit.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • VILA 101 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 102 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VILA 101

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 103 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 104 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.
     

    Prerequisite: VILA 103

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 105 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 104

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 106 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 105

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 125 - Viola (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Private instruction for viola for non-music majors.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated for 8 semesters for credit.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • VILA 201 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VILA 102
     

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 202 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Sophomore level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VILA 201
     

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 203 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 204 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 203

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 205 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 204

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 206 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 205

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 301 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Junior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VILA 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 302 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Junior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VILA 301

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 303 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 304 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 303

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 305 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 304

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 306 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 305

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 401 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Senior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VILA 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 402 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Senior level. Second semester.
     

    Prerequisite: VILA 401

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 403 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 402

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 404 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes

     

    Prerequisite: VILA 403

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 405 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 404

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILA 406 - Viola (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for viola. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILA 405

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)

    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    Credit for these courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. They may be repeated once for credit.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • VILN 101 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 102 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VILN 101

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 103 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 104 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes

     

    Prerequisite: VILN 103

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 105 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in violin. Student remains at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 104

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 106 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in violin. Student remains at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 105

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 125 - Violin (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Private instruction for violin for non-music majors.

    Notes
    Course can be repeated for 8 semesters for credit.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • VILN 201 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VILN 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 202 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Sophomore level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VILN 201

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 203 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 204 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 203

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 205 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in violin. Student remains at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 204

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 206 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in violin. Student remains at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 205

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 301 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Junior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VILN 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 302 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Junior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VILN 301

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 303 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 304 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 303

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 305 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 304
     

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 306 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 305

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 401 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Senior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VILN 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 402 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Senior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VILN 401

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 403 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes

     

    Prerequisite: VILN 402

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 404 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 403

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 405 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for violin. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 404

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VILN 406 - Violin (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in violin. Student remains at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VILN 405

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)

    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    Credit for these courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. They may be repeated once for credit.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • VOIC 101 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 102 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 101

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 103 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at freshman level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 104 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at freshman level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 103

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 105 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at freshman level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 104

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 106 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at freshman level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 105

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 125 - Voice (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Private instruction for voice for non-music majors.

    Notes
    Course can be repeated for 8 semesters for credit.
     

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • VOIC 201 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 202 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Sophomore level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 201

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 203 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at sophomore level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 204 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at sophomore level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 203

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 205 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction in voice. Student remains at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 204

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 206 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at sophomore level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 205

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 301 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Junior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 302 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Junior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 301

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 303 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at junior level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 304 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at junior level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 303

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 305 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 304

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 306 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at junior level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 305

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 401 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Senior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 402 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Senior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 401

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 403 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at senior level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 402

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 404 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at senior level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 403

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 405 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at senior level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 404

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • VOIC 406 - Voice (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Private instruction for voice. Students remain at senior level if the faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: VOIC 405

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • WMGT 301 - Ecology and Management of Upland Wetland Wildlife (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Ecology and management of upland and wetland species with emphasis on common game species in North America. Examines historic and contemporary population management concepts, review of scientific literature, and identification techniques for species.

    Prerequisites: ANSC 101, NRCM 101, and NRCM 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • WMGT 343 - Ecology and Management of Large Game (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Ecology and management of large wildlife species in North America. Examines historic and contemporary management philosophies and concepts with emphasis on game species, review of scientific literature, and conflict management issues.

     

    Prerequisites: NRCM 299 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • WMGT 450 - Special Problems in Wildlife Management (Lab. 3-9, Cr. 1-3)

    Directed study of selected problems in wildlife management or closely related disciplines.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3-9 Cr. 1-3
  

  • WMGT 451 - Rangeland Ecology and Habitat Management (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Rangeland communities and the effects of livestock and wildlife on vegetation. Plant succession and climax in relation to grazing and ecological condition. Principles and practices of range and wildlife habitat management, including range improvement through mechanical, chemical, and prescribed burning methods.

     

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 451 and WMGT 551.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and WMGT 299, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
  

  • WMGT 452 - Wildlife Habitat Mapping (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Identification of wildlife plant habitats and mapping their distribution utilizing GPS and GIS technology to manage habitats for wildlife and human needs.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 107, FORY 211, WMGT 343, GEOG 231, and GEOG 361.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • WMGT 453 - Wildlife Techniques (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Techniques used in wildlife management and research with emphasis on census methods, age and sex criteria, wildlife telemetry and analysis, and statistics. Capstone experience.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 553.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing, STAT 332,  or permission of the instructor.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

    Writing Enriched Course WE

    Capstone Course CAP
  

  • WMGT 454 - Aquaculture (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Aquaculture with emphasis on spawning and rearing of freshwater fish in the Southern United States.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 454 and WMGT 554.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing in Wildlife Management or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • WMGT 455 - Wildlife Population Dynamics (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)

    Examination of ecological factors influencing the natural fluctuation and regulation of animal population numbers. Analyzes models of single and multi-species population dynamics, with emphasis on the relationship between ecological processes operating at the individual level and subsequent dynamics at the population level. Significant emphasis on principles as applied to conservation and management.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 455 and WMGT 555.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4
  

  • WMGT 456 - Animal Behavior (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Behavior of domestic and nondomestic animals with emphasis on the description, function, causation, and evolution of behavior.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ANSC 456.

    Prerequisite: Senior in agriculture or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • WMGT 457 - Ecology and Habitat Management of Wetlands (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Assessing, delineating, and mapping wetland habitats by utilizing GIS technology and wetland plant indicator species, wetland hydrology, and wetland soils.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 457 and WMGT 557.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing, AGRO 301, FORY 211, or permission of the instructor.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
  

  • WMGT 458 - Ornithology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    A study of the biology of birds, their anatomy, evolutionary history, diversity, ecology, behavior, and zoogeography. Laboratory exercises will emphasize the identification and natural history of Louisiana birds.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 458 and WMGT 558.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 216, NRCM 101, and NRCM 201.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
  

  • WMGT 551 - Rangeland Ecology and Habitat Management (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Study of rangeland communities and the effects of livestock and wildlife on vegetation and plant succession and climax in relation to grazing and ecological condition. Principles and practices of range and wildlife habitat management, including range improvement through mechanical, chemical and prescribed burning methods. A research project and presentation are also required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 551 and WMGT 451.

    Prerequisites: NRCM 299 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
  

  • WMGT 553 - Wildlife Techniques (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Overview of techniques used in wildlife management and research with emphasis on census methods, age and sex criteria, wildlife telemetry and analysis, and statistics. Report and presentation are required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 553 and WMGT 453.

    Prerequisites: STAT 332 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
  

  • WMGT 554 - Aquaculture (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Principles of aquaculture with emphasis on the types of aquaculture systems adaptable to Louisiana soil, water and climatic conditions. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 554 and WMGT 454.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 102 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • WMGT 555 - Wildlife Population Dynamics (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)

    Analysis of ecological factors influencing the natural fluctuation and regulation of animal population numbers. Examines models of single and multi-species population dynamics, with emphasis on understanding the relationship between ecological processes operating at the individual level and subsequent dynamics at the population level. Significant emphasis is placed on principles as applied to conservation and management. Computer and field-based exercises will be used to reinforce concepts presented in lecture. Graduate students will be expected to do an extra lab report based on data obtained from the appropriate literature.  Additional report required. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 555 and WMGT 455.

    Prerequisite: Permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4
  

  • WMGT 557 - Ecology and Habitat Management of Wetlands (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Assessing, delineating, and mapping wetland habitats by utilizing GIS technology and wetland plant indicator species, wetland hydrology, and wetland soils. Research paper will be required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 557 and WMGT 457.

    Prerequisites: AGRO 301, NRCM 211, NRCM 299, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
 

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